Assistant Director, Program Compliance and Fraud

Ongoing & Non-ongoing for an initial period of up to 12 months, Flexible working arrangements will be considered
- Woden, ACT; Newcastle, NSW; Sydney,NSW; Brisbane, QLD;Cairns, QLD; Melbourne, VIC; Adelaide, SA; Perth, WA; Darwin, NT; Alice Springs, NT (however other NIAA office locations may be condisered)
- Location: Woden, ACT; Newcastle, NSW; Sydney,NSW; Brisbane, QLD;Cairns, QLD; Melbourne, VIC; Adelaide, SA; Perth, WA; Darwin, NT; Alice Springs, NT (however other NIAA office locations may be condisered)
- Application Closing Date: 21-Nov-2024

**Classification**

Executive Level 1 ($121,717 - $138,722)

**Employment Type**

Ongoing & Non-ongoing (for an initial period of up to 12 months)

Where a non-ongoing specified term is offered, this would be for an initial period of up to 12 months, with possibility of extension up to a maximum period of two years.

A non-ongoing offer may result in conversion to an ongoing offer of employment, however this must occur within 18 months from the opening date of this advertisement.

**Flexible Work**

Flexible working arrangements will be considered

**The Opportunity**

The Program Compliance and Fraud Branch is responsible for delivering program compliance, fraud control and investigation activities for the National Indigenous Australians Agency (NIAA). The Branch comprises 3 sections and is responsible for the receipt, assessment and investigation of allegations of fraud and serious non-compliance.

The Compliance Section is responsible for undertaking compliance reviews of providers contracted to deliver services on the NIAA’s behalf; providing advice to NIAA agreement managers in dealing with matters of serious non-compliance; and providing advice to internal stakeholders, including the Senior Executive, regarding the amendment and modification of compliance and risk management policies and procedures with the aim of ensuring that service providers expend NIAA funding in accordance with the terms and conditions of funding agreements.

**As an EL 1 Assistant Director, Compliance, you will undertake a variety of work including but not limited to**:

- undertaking or leading case work on NIAA funded service providers where there is suspected complex or serious non-compliance, based on internal identification mechanisms and, referrals and/or information from third parties. This may involve:

- overseeing Serious Non-Compliance Reviews of NIAA funded providers.
- providing advice on intensive support compliance matters to colleagues in the regions across Australia.
- triage assessment of matters that have been referred to the section.
- provision of financial expertise for Serious Non-Compliance Reviews: interpretation, analysis and summary of financial transactions and arrangements which may be used to support future criminal (and civil) proceedings.
- researching, critically analysing and responding to complex and sensitive compliance matters. Leveraging the expertise of others to assist in high quality responses and resolution.
- managing or contributing to the development of compliance related training and education to all staff, relevant stakeholders and partners.
- preparing, reviewing or delegating creation of reports, briefs or any other documents required by the Director, senior executive team, Agency governance committees and its advisory committees.
- ensuring processes are developed and in place for monitoring and reporting on complex and serious non-compliance.

**We are looking for applicants with a diverse range of skills and experience in one or more of the following**:

- financial accounting and/or auditing
- grants administration and/or program management
- program or regulatory compliance, risk and intelligence, or investigations
- experience working in a regional office or equivalent setting.
- analytical, research and problem-solving skills, particularly in an operational compliance or fraud investigations environment managing and resolving compliance issues
- ability to interpret and analyse non-compliance with funding agreements and/or legislative obligations, manage sensitive information, and communicate relevant findings in standard formats (such as briefs, talking points and reports)
- highly developed written and oral communication skills
- highly developed skills in leading and managing teams, including mentoring and developing staff, which may include staff working in different locations
- high level of emotional intelligence and a creative mindset
- well-developed organisational and interpersonal skills, including the ability to liaise with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders
- effective time management skills to respond to multiple priorities
- experience using (or ability to learn) specialised software, including investigation/compliance case management software, accounting software and grant funding systems
- awareness and personal commitment to the APS Values and Code of Conduct and NIAA Values and Behaviours
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